415+ Hebrew Boy Names
- Yitzhak
Origin:
Hebrew variation of IsaacDescription:
Has taken on a musical tone via the great violinist, Itzhak Perlman.
- Gallio
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"milky"Description:
One of the few biblical names ending in the upbeat o.
- Abush
Origin:
Yiddish diminutive of AbrahamMeaning:
"Father of multitudes"Description:
Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.
- Pagiel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God allots"Description:
Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.
- Etan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"strong, firm"Description:
This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan
- Yakim
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he will establish"Description:
One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.
- Guryon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"young lion"Description:
Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.
- Eliab
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is father"Description:
Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.
- Yeshaya
- Simm
Origin:
Short form of Simon or Simeon, HebrewMeaning:
"the listener"Description:
You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.
- Bered
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"hail"Description:
Mentioned in the Old Testament as both a place-name and a grandson of Ephraim, this would make a fairly obscure biblical choice.
- Gidon
- Guri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my lion cub"Description:
When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.
- Galil
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rolling hills, cylinder"Description:
Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
- Tubia
- Siomon
- Elazer
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God has helped"Description:
In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.
- Peretz
- Porat
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"fruitful, productive"Description:
A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.